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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.67, 719.38 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.67, 719.38 and 344.74 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.67 : 719.38 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.67/719.38 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.67x = 719.38 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.67x = 247,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,996.40/521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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